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Home and Foreign Missions 
Boards of the United 
States and Canada 


CONFERENCE MANUAL 


9018 Metropolitan Building 
NEW YORK 


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CENTRAL COMMITTEE 


Rev. Arthur J. Brown, D.D., Chatrman 
Rev. H. C. Herring, D.D., Vice-Chairman 
S. Earl Taylor, Chairman Executive Commttiee 
Rev. C. R. Watson, D.D., Vice-Chairman Executive 
Commitiee 
Eben E. Olcott, Treasurer 
William B. Millar, Secretary 


L. C. Barnes 

Allen R. Bartholomew 
Nolan R. Best 
Henry Bond 
Reuben L. Breed 
William A. Brown 
James G. Cannon 
Samuel B. Capen 
William I. Chamberlain 
William F. Cochran 
Edmund F. Cook 
Stephen J. Corey 
E. C. Cronk 

H. P. Crowell 

Paul de Schweinitz 
H. Paul Douglas 
H. D. W. English 
Fred B. Fisher 
William O. Gantz 
S. Gould 

F. P. Haggard 
Elijah W. Halford 
A. W. Halsey 
Ralph W. Harbison 
Hubert C. Herring 
Harry Wade Hicks 
S.S. Hough 

R.A. Hutchison 
George Innes 

H. A. Kinports 

J. C. Kunzmann 
William E. Lampe 
Marion Lawrance 
J. Edgar Leaycraft 


H. B. F. Macfarland 
R. P. Mackay 

James M. Montgomery 
John M. Moore (Boston) 
John M. Moore (Nashville) 
H. L. Morehouse 

S. L. Morris 

William D. Murray 
Frank Mason North 

C. H. Patton 

W. W. Pinson 

Ward Platt 

O. W. Powers 

George E. Raitt 
Charles A. Rowland 
Robert M. Russell 
Tw Sailer 

Oliver J. Sands 
Charles E. Schaeffer 
William Jay Schieffelin 
William Shaw 

William Payne Shriver 
Edward L. Smith 
Egbert W. Smith 
Robert E. Speer 
Charles Stelzle 

George F. Sutherland - 
H. F. Swartz 

Charles E. Tebbetts 
Charles L. Thompson 
Samuel Thorne, Jr. 

J. B. Trimble 

C. G. Trumbull 

Bo Pe Turner 


J. E. McAfee J. Campbell White 
David McConaughy Mornay Williams 
I. N. McCash D.C. Wills 

L. B. Wolf 


GENERAL SECRETARIES 


William B. Millar 


George Innes 


FOREWORD 


On March 19, 1913, at a meeting of repre- 
sentatives of the Home Missions “Council of 
the United States and the Conference of 
Foreign Missions Boards of North America, 
a decision was reached to engage in a eae 
Missionary Campaign for the purpose of 1 
troducing more adequate methods of Paes 
sionary education and finance in the churches 
of North America, that they may discharge 
their full missionary obligation at home and 
abroad. 

The following features have been approved 
by the Central Committee of the United Mis- 
sionary Campaign. 

1. The campaign is in behalf of missionary 
work both at home and abroad, and aims at 
the enlistment of the entire membership of 
all communions as intelligent and regular 
supporters of missions. One feature of the 
campaign is to be a nation-wide, simultaneous, 
every-member canvass for home and foreign 
missions and all: regular benevolences in 
March, 1914, on the part of as many congrega- 
tions as can be led to undertake it at that time 
(unless a communion decides upon some other 
period). 

2.’ lo -prepare the congregations of the 
country for such a canvass, as many mission- 
ary conferences as possible between September 
15, 1913, and February 15, 1914, will be held. 
The conferences will begin with an evening 
session and continue through the following 
day. Local committees will have large re- 
sponsibilities in preparing for these confer- 
ences. The Executive Committee of the 
Laymen’s Missionary Movement has been 
requested to organize and direct these interde- 
nominational conferences and has consented 
to do so. 

3. The campaign aims not only at securing 
larger missionary offerings, but at the develop- 


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ment of the latent spiritual resources of Chris- 
tian people. Prayer, personal Bible study, 
personal service and stewardship will all be 
emphasized in their relation to Christian 
efficiency. 

4. Deputation work by volunteer speakers 
will be undertaken as widely as possible to 
bring the inspiration and message of this 
united campaign to every community and every 
congregation. 

5. The observance of Sunday, February 15, 
as Missionary Day, with exchange of pulpits 
wherever practicable, and with special mis- 
sionary features in all the services of that day, 
in preparation for the simultaneous canvass 
for missions and benevolences in March. 

6. The. widest possible use of carefully 
selected and specially prepared missionary 
literature. In response to the invitation of 
the Central Committee, the Missionary Educa- 
tion Movement is giving special attention to 
this feature of the campaign. 

7. A still larger and more general assist- 
ance of the public press in securing religious 
and missionary news, and in interpreting the 
spirit of Christianity as the spirit of individual 
and universal service and helpfulness. 


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PREPARATION FOR CONFER- 
ENCES 


A Meeting for Organization 


Invitations should be sent to every con- 
gregation in the conference territory to 
send its pastor and at least two laymen 
to this meeting, which should be held at 
least six weeks, and, if possible, some 
months, before the conference. 

One or two well informed men should 
attend this meeting to explain the United 
Campaign, and to organize the forces for 
carrying out the plans suggested. 

ieee eeCONberencemsnouldenou pe .de- 
cided upon except with the hearty con- 
currence of the local clergy. 

Deel atcrrm cOnLerence. 

If at all possible each city should ac- 
cept the dates which are offered it in the 
regular schedule so as to save both time 
and expense. 

came txpenses: 

pheminoueystOwineet stie ms expenses 
should be raised in advance of the con- 
ference by voluntary contributions so 
that there may be no financial appeals 
at the conferences and also to do away 
with the necessity of an enrolment fee. 
Under no circumstances should the 
amount needed be apportioned to the 
congregations. 


Budget of Expenses for each Conference. 


1. The expenses of preliminary or- 
ganization and the hotel and traveling 
expenses of the speakers ($50 to $150). 


The aim is to divide the program ex- 
penses of the entire campaign among the 
conference cities, large and small, upon 
an equitable basis. The sum mentioned 
does not include anything for salaries, 
these being otherwise provided for. 


The money for the program expenses 
should be paid during the conference in 
a lump sum to the team leader, who will 
pay all hotel and traveling expenses of 
the team. 


2. All other expenses of the confer- 
ence, for such items as printed matter, 
stenographic service, extension work, 
etc., will be in addition to the program, 
the amount to be determined and admin- 
istered by the local committee. In the 
larger cities it may be necessary to have 
an employed executive secretary for a 
month before the conference. 


After the above points have been care- 
fully considered and agreed upon, a 
nominating committee should be ap- 
pointed to withdraw at once to nominate 
the following, who will compose the 
Executive Committee of the conference: 


Chairman 
Vice-Chairman 
DSeGLelany, 
Treasurer 


Chairmen of the following sub-com- 
mittees : 


1. Arrangements 
2. Publicity 
3. Finance 
Statistics 
Education and Literature 
6. Extension Work 


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The sub-committees should be ap- 
pointed by the Executive Committee 
within twenty-four hours of the organi- 
zation. Each member should be notified 
promptly of his appointment. 

The committees should be composed of 
both clergymen and laymen. 

A. list.of the officers of the Executive 
Committee and all sub-committees with 
their addresses and the communions to 
which they belong should be given 1m- 
mediately to the person making the pre- 
liminary arrangements for the confer- 
ence. 


DUTIES OF COMMITTEES 


All committees should give much time 
to securing delegates for the conference, 
but there are certain other duties which 
may be delegated to separate committees. 


I. The Executive Committee 


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sub-committees should constitute the 
Executive Committee. 

2%. The Executive Committee should 
make sure that the sub-committees do 
their work. 

3. It should have at least the part 
time of a competent stenographer. 

4. There should be a registration card 
to be signed by every prospective dele- 
gate but without a registration fee. 

5. Special effort should be made to 
secure the official appointment of all 
church officers and missionary commit- 
tee members as delegates to the confer- 
ence. Ways and means should be de- 
vised for securing representatives from 
every congregation in the conference 
territory. 

6. Committees should work not only 
through congregations, but also through 
such organizations as Bible classes, broth- 
erhoods, Young Men’s Christian Asso- 
clations, and other organizations, to 


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secure the largest representation possible 
at the conference. 

?. Each member of the committee 
should carry a supply of registration 
blanks and other printed matter about the 
conference in his pocket. 

8. Keep a record of registrations by 
congregations. Post at the conference 
headquarters and publish in the local 
press. 


II. The Committee on Arrangements 


Pelomsccltces tne placesawhere: the 
conference is to be held, and make all 
necessary provision for its convenience 
and effectiveness. 

The sessions of the conference should 
all be held at the same place, to make 
possible an exhibit of literature, and to 
avoid all confusion as to the place of each 
session. 

2. To furnish pianist or organist, 
ushers, etc., at all sessions. 

DmeLOueatrances 101 ethe econterence 
supper on the opening night where this 
is practicable. An inexpensive supper 
served by the ladies of the churches is 
most satisfactory. Where the conference 
opens on Sunday, the supper should be 
held Monday evening. It should be 
served as early as the men can be assem- 
bled, not later than six-thirty, and with 
the greatest possible promptness, so as 
to leave the evening free for the speaking 
part of the program. It is very impor- 
tant that there be no noise of dishwash- 


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ing to interfere with the after-supper 
speaking. Some otherwise good meet- 
ings have been spoiled by such disturb- 
ance. 

4. Where advisable, arrange for a list 
of homes where accommodations may be 
secured by visiting delegates at a nominal 
charge. 


III. The Committee on Publicity 


1. To consist ordinarily of as many 
men as there are papers in the city. 

2. To prepare information about the 
campaign for all the papers within the 
conference territory. Helpful material 
may be secured by applying to the 
Laymen’s Missionary Movement, 1 
Madison Avenue, New York. Business 
firms will often donate space for adver- 
tisements. Matter should be prepared 
for these advertisements with great care. 

News items for the religious press 
should be prepared and forwarded by 
the men of each communion as far as 
possible. 

3. To secure and use in the newspa- 
pers photographs, biographical sketches 
and outlines of addresses of all con- 
ference sspeakers, / andidSmintichmeoumer 
missionary news as possible. If possible 
arrange for a series of signed articles by 
local ‘men, sonmdifferentwaspectsmotmun. 
United Missionary Campaign, and of the 
missionary problem. The papers will 
use large quantities of newsy material if 
it is provided for them. 


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4. To prepare printed matter, pro- 
grams, folders, posters, enrolment blanks, 
and any other printed matter needed. 
The following is a sample form for an 
enrolment blank: 


ENROLMENT CARD. 


United Missionary Campaign Confer- 
ence to be held at 
(Name of Place.) 
(Name of Church or Halk) 
(Date of Conference.) 


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Official position in congregation 


It would be well if each congregation 
would appoint as delegates at least all of 
its official members and the members of 
its missionary committees, but while the 
attendance of the pastors and officers 
should be especially sought, yet a most 
urgent invitation should be given to all 
the members of the church and congrega- 
tion to attend the sessions of the confer- 
ence. 

In addition a special meeting for 
women, and a united rally of young peo- 
ple’s societies and Sunday-school officers 


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and teachers might well be arranged 
where practicable on Sunday afternoon 
or at 4.30 or 5.00 p.m., on the second 
day of the conference. 


IV. The Committee on Finance 


1. To secure the amount necessary to 
cover expenses. The best way is to raise 
the money privately from individuals 
without making any financial appeals to 
the congregations. 

a2, Allbills to recetverthe:@ sis oleic 
chairman of the Finance Committee be- 
fore payment by the Treasurer. 


V. The Committee on Statistics 


1. To be composed of one repre- 
sentative from each of the leading com- 
munions in the conference territory. 

2. To secure the following statis- 
tics from the latest published reports of 
each denomination in the conference 
territory, prior to the opening of the con- 
ference. Print these statistics onsascand 
in sufficient quantity so that each dele- 
gate to the conference may have one. 


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Number of 
Congregations Reporting 





Number of Members 





Contributions to 
Congregational Expenses 








Contributions to Missions 
and Benevolences in 
America 





Contributions to 
Foreign Missions 





Number of Subscribers 
to Missions and 
Benevolences 


























Weekly Average to 
Missions and 
Benevolences 








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VI. The Committee on Education and Lit- 
erature 


1. To make a survey of the mission- 
ary educational activities of the churches 
in the conference territory in advance of 
the conference. 

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leaders in missionary education at the 
sessions of the conference. 

3. To promote the organization of 
Missionary Discussion Groups, and other 
forms of missionary education after the 
conference. 

4. To arrange the exhibit of literature 
which will be provided for each confer- 
nice: 

5. To attend to the distribution of 
any eiree literature: 

6. To stimulate the sale of the pam- 
phlets and books recommended at the 
conference in order that the results of 
the conference may thus be made more 
permanent. 


VII. The Committee on Extension Work 


1. To make a list of all the congre- 
gations in the district and secure a man 
in each congregation to take charge of 
registration therein, with as many help- 
ers as may be necessary. 

2. Lloventist as numbers otespeakenus 
who will co-operate in visiting the con- 
gregations in the conference territory to 
promote the United Missionary Cam- 
paign, and to secure attendance ‘at the 
conference. 


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3. Each congregation that has not 
already done so should be led to appoint 
a missionary committee in advance of the 
conference, 

(a) To assist in securing delegates 
to the conference, 

(b) To attend the conference for 
suggestions and instructions as to the fol- 
low-up work. 

4. To make special effort to secure 
the attendance at the conférence of all 
members of denominational missionary 
committees within the conference terri- 
tory. 

5. Following each conference, an 
organized effort should be made to reach 
all smaller communities and individual 
churches with the message and inspira- 
tion of the united campaign. 


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PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR 
CONFERENCES 


The following statements will not 
necessarily be the topics on the printed 
program, but are suggestions only and 
subject to change to meet local condi- 
tions: 


First Day 


Evening—Two Addresses: 
Points for Emphasis: 

1. The Urgent and Unsolved Prob- 
lems of Missions, both at home and 
abroad. 

2. The Church’s Undeveloped Re- 
sources of Service, Prayer and Treasure. 

3. The Advantages of Working to- 
gether co-operatively, as Denominations, 
in this United Campaign. 

4. The United Campaign itself—its 
Method and immediate objective, the 
Canvass in March. 

5. The Presentation of the Proposed 
Conference Policy for Adoption at clos- 
ing session. 


Second Day 


Morning Session: 


1. The Missionary Committee. 
2. Best Methods of Missionary Edu- 
cation in the Local Church. 


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3. The Educational Program of the 
Home and Foreign Missions Boards for 
1913-1914. 

4. Individual Work for Individuals. 


Luncheon Meeting: 


To organize Extension Work through- 
out the District. 


Afternoon Session: 


Poeiuomsiiiltaneoise Canvass: in 
March. 

2. Prayer and Personal Bible Study 
as Means to Missionary Efficiency. 


Supper: 


Denominational meetings will be ar- 
ranged where practicable. 


Evening Session—Two Addresses: 


1. Christian Stewardship as related 
to Missions. 

2, Ae suInmary of the Current E.du- 
cational Plans of the Missions Boards 
and of the Methods and Results of the 
Every Member Canvass, to be followed 
by the adoption of the Policy. 

3. Our Personal Relation to Christ 
and His Kingdom (including the Cali 
for Recruits). 


PROPOSED CONFERENCE POLICY 


In view of the nation-wide every-mem- 
ber canvass for missions and benevo- 
lences to be made in’ March, 1914 “we 
pledge our prayers and best efforts: 

1. To the more thorough education of 
the membership of our own congregation 
concerning missionary work both at home 
and abroad. 

2. To carry through an organized and 
complete personal canvass for missions 
and benevolences in our own congrega- 
tion with the purpose of enlisting the 
entire membership as regular supporters 
of missions. 

3.0 Lo sextends thes inflteneemo mmerrta. 
united campaign so far as we may be able 
throughout and beyond our own com- 
munity and our own communion. 





THE SIMULTANEOUS CANVASS 


It should be clearly understood that the per- 
sonal every-member canvass is to be made 
along congregational and denominational lines, 
each church making its own canvass in har- 
mony with its own denominational policy. 
Many communions will provide one or more 
pieces of literature for general free distribu- 
tion, and also suitable subscription cards for 
use in the canvass. 

All denominational missionary committees 
should plan the full enlistment of all the con- 
gregations in their districts, to share in the 
campaign and the simultaneous canvass. 


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Correspondence regarding the inter- 
denominational conferences should be 
directed to the headquarters of the Lay- 
men’s Missionary Movement in the State 
or Division, or to the general headquar- 
ters of the Movement, 1 Madison Ave- 
nue, New York. 

Correspondence regarding other fea- 
tures of the United Missionary Cam- 
paign may be addressed to denomina- 
tional headquarters, or the headquarters 
of the United Missionary Campaign, No. 
9018 Metropolitan Building, New York. 


